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Chapter 74 A Plan to Kill the Black Snake
"Sigh, what a huge loss! I didn't get a disciple, I offended Fellow Daoist Han, and now I even have to give him a gift!"
Jian Chen feigned a pained expression and took out a piece of Taiyin Xuanjing from his sleeve, handing it over.
Upon seeing this precious material, Han Yuqiu's face immediately lit up with joy: "Hongxian, shouldn't you thank Senior Jianchen?"
Hongxian quickly and obediently stepped forward to bow and express her gratitude.
Afterwards, the young scholar Xue Yue, who was also a wine connoisseur, presented gifts and expressed his gratitude with red thread.
After everyone was seated again, the Wine Taoist explained the reason for his sudden visit that day.
"Today, the Black Snake tried to sneak into Jiangzhou City, but the Insightful Eyes spotted him, causing chaos and killing many people. Xue Yue and I joined forces, but he still managed to escape, and we only managed to cut off a piece of his tail."
"What! It dares to enter the city?!"
Jian Chen and Han Yuqiu stood up abruptly.
The Wine Taoist sneered, "That Black Snake thinks we're still healing and have no time to spare. Little does it know I've already grasped the true meaning of the Vermilion Bird, and my injuries have long since healed! The Black Snake is nothing to fear. These past few days, I've used a secret technique to infiltrate the Water Palace and heard even worse news. The Viper has been courting the White Dragon for the past few years. If the White Dragon truly agrees to the Viper's proposal, the entire Pingjiang Water Palace will be completely united into one ironclad entity."
The group of people, including the Wine Daoist, remained silent, an invisible pressure weighing on their hearts.
Upon hearing this news, Chen Chunan's heart sank.
He had fought the white dragon before, and even with his full strength, he could only inflict minor injuries.
In terms of strength, Bai Chi should be much stronger than Jian Chen.
If the three demons are united, Jiangzhou will surely be unable to stop them!
However, the white dragon I saw that day did not seem to be a demon like the viper; it possessed a pure and spiritual aura.
If I hadn't inadvertently provoked it, we could have lived peacefully together. I might have been able to win over this white dragon. Even if I didn't ask for its help in exterminating the viper, I would have been content to just stand by and watch.
Only then did Chen Chunan have the idea of winning over Bai Chi. He suddenly said to Han Yu, who was sitting in the same seat, "Everyone! I have a plan that might eliminate Hei Li!"
Han Yuqiu's sudden words drew the attention of the others.
Seeing everyone looking over, Han Yuqiu said, "A few days ago, I divined the secrets of heaven and found out that the Pingjiang aquatic tribe wanted to harm Chu Nan. Why don't we turn the tables on them!"
As soon as Han Yuqiu finished speaking, Chen Hongxian suddenly looked at her brother, her little face tense and her eyes full of worry.
Chen Chunan returned a reassuring look. If Han Yuqiu didn't have a solid plan, he wouldn't be foolish enough to use himself as bait.
Jian Chen frowned deeply: "This move is too risky! The Black Snake possesses a divine ability that allows it to devour people. Even a Nascent Soul cultivator can be trapped for a short time. Although Chu Nan is skilled in attack, he lacks the ability to protect himself. This move is inappropriate! Inappropriate!"
The Wine Taoist and Xue Yue also felt it was not very reliable.
Chen Chunan has some skills, but that's about it. He's no match for a Nascent Soul cultivator with innate divine abilities!
Seeing the three object, Han Yuqiu flipped her hand and two divine talismans appeared in her palm.
Its mysterious and ancient runes instantly caught the attention of several people.
"This is the Yin-Yang Unity Talisman, a treasure refined from Yin and Yang energies and ethereal jade. Holding it protects the body, even a viper can withstand it for a short time. Moreover, the two talismans are mother and child to each other. If two people hold them separately, as long as they are within ten thousand miles of each other, they can break through space to meet with a thought. This is my protective treasure, and I wish to use the Yang talisman of this treasure to protect you."
Upon seeing this extraordinary treasure, the Wine Daoist exclaimed in amazement, "Fellow Daoist Han truly possesses profound resources, capable of producing such a rare treasure. With this treasure, young friend Chu Nan will be safe, and the Black Snake must be eliminated!"
With this treasure to lure and kill the black snakehead, there's no need to worry about Chen Chunan's safety.
Then everyone looked at Chen Chunan. Although there was a plan, it still needed the consent of the person involved.
Chen Chunan played with the Yang Talisman that Han Yuqiu had given him for a moment, then infused it with pure Yang Qi, instantly realizing that what Han Yuqiu had said was true.
He nodded and said, "With this treasure, I am willing to take the risk and try it."
That night
Chen Chunan was still thinking about the Chilong, wondering if he could win it over.
In his view, the previous misunderstanding was not a big problem.
While he was lost in thought, Hongxian suddenly spoke up: "Brother, you're not like yourself anymore."
Chen Chunan was taken aback: "Why do you say that?"
Hongxian said earnestly, "The older brother of the past wouldn't have taken such a risk! He would have planned carefully before acting. Now, the older brother seems a bit impulsive. Using yourself as bait is too dangerous. Wouldn't the older brother's life be in someone else's hands? What if something happens to Master and the others..."
At this point, Hongxian's eyes were already slightly red.
Chen Chunan was startled. He realized that he would never have been so impulsive before, and his personality was even a little cautious.
My act of luring and killing Liu Guisheng was impulsive, but at the time I misjudged his strength and didn't know that there were actually two of them.
Moreover, because he possessed a pseudo-core at the time, his spiritual energy cultivation speed was far superior to that of a typical Foundation Establishment cultivator, which made him feel invincible and thus he dared to take the risk.
Now, facing a Nascent Soul cultivator, he is at a complete disadvantage, and even with his Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming Divine Power, he is still no match for that Chi Dragon.
Why would someone take such a risk?
"I myself combine the elements of metal (male) and wood (female) to form the primordial five elements, transforming them into the Elixir of Immortality to nourish my spirit, strengthen my foundation, and understand the nature of the Dharma. Yet, I have also subdued ordinary dragons and tigers—this shouldn't be the case! Could it be that the transformation of the Elixir of Immortality has caused the excessive Yang Qi to rise, leading to restlessness of the mind?"
When the elixir is completed, it corresponds to the hexagram Tai (泰) representing Heaven and Earth, where Yin and Yang coexist, hence the name: Mysterious Pearl.
Xuan: red and black, meaning the coexistence of yin and yang. Therefore, the elixir contains pure yang qi, and its external color is Xuan.
Even after stripping away all Yin Qi, one still needs to perform the Nine Turns technique.
As one strips away the yin and restores the yang, the yang energy gradually rises and becomes increasingly excessive, reaching its extreme, which is the Qian hexagram.
An isolated yang cannot last long; it must enter the Gou hexagram, with five yangs and one yin. At this point, the golden elixir is complete.
In the original Journey to the West, Sun Wukong's entry into the Dragon Palace and the Underworld was to gather the Five Elements, and his havoc in the Heavenly Palace and subsequent amnesty and appointment as the Keeper of the Heavenly Horses was to nourish Yang.
Raising horses on behalf of Heaven is to observe the way of Heaven and act in accordance with Heaven's will.
Chen Chunan suddenly didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Previously, I called that monkey a stable boy, but today I've become that stable boy! In the original book, this time, being appointed a stable boy is not enough, and being named the Great Sage Equal to Heaven is not enough." This has two meanings: one refers to the efficacy of the Elixir of Immortality in nourishing Yang, and the other uses the monkey's lack of ambition to illustrate the harm of excessive Yang. The Qian hexagram says: "Nine in the third place, the superior man is diligent and cautious, even at night, and there is no blame." This means that only by being cautious can one avoid disaster. Now, I am affected by the excessive Yang energy, arrogant and conceited, and have forgotten what it means to be diligent and cautious.
After realizing that he was affected by the excessive Yang energy, Chen Chunan's mind became clear.
With a look of relief, he reached out and patted Hongxian's head: "It's good that brother had Hongxian to remind you! Don't worry, brother will be careful later. I happen to have some Five Elements Treasures. I'll refine a set of array flags to protect myself before I go."
Hongxian nodded this time: "It's good that you understand, brother. I'll go back to cultivate now."
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Jiangzhou City
Several Golden Core cultivators, along with over a hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators, formed a large array and stood ready below the Xinjian Gate at the city gate.
In the past few days, there have been several incidents of aquatic creatures attempting to infiltrate the city.
Even the Nascent Soul stage demon, the Black Snake, had appeared once, causing numerous casualties. They dared not be careless.
But they didn't notice that a beautiful young girl walked straight into the city from Xin Jian's sight, without Xin Jian reacting at all.
After the girl entered the city...
His small face was filled with murderous intent, and he kept muttering, "Damn Chen Chunan, I'll see which family you belong to. When I find you, I'll smash your dog head to pieces! I'll teach you how to subdue dragons!"
She was skilled at manipulating the clouds and qi, which allowed her to evade the mind's perception. This was not her first time in Jiangzhou City.
Naturally, they knew that the place in Jiangzhou City that sold information was the Wanfang Chamber of Commerce.
He immediately headed towards the Wanfang Chamber of Commerce.